Shoot! Computer help please. February 01, 2007, 03:44:23 PM I managed to drop a half can of pen 15e onto my keyboard whilst deflecting 3Lb furball kitten attacks. Now when I type "m" it comes out "h". I type "v" and it comes out ".vl". Can I fix it or am I doomed? I'm using a spare keyboard that's soooo worn I can't see the letters now. Ugh! Quote Selected
Shoot! Computer help please. Reply #1 – February 01, 2007, 04:17:01 PM Take it apart, rinse it off in the shower or sink, wipe it dry, then let it sit for 24-48 hours and it should be fine. Quote Selected
Shoot! Computer help please. Reply #2 – February 01, 2007, 04:39:10 PM New keyboards can be had for like 10-15 dollars,just pick up a new one form your local computer shop. Quote Selected
Shoot! Computer help please. Reply #3 – February 09, 2007, 12:09:12 AM take all the keys off of the keyboard and stick it in your dishwasher. I use a keyboard that is older then I am. Quote Selected
Shoot! Computer help please. Reply #4 – February 09, 2007, 02:25:22 PM How do I clean my computer’s keyboard? Shut down the computer and disconnect the keyboard. Gently remove each of the keys, making note of where each key goes, or clean them one at a time. The Spacebar has two hooks on the underside. Remember how it comes on and off so it may be easily replaced. Turn the keyboard upside down and tap the bottom of the case to loosen dirt and debris in the keyboard. Turn the keyboard upright and use compressed air to blow out the rest of the debris. Soak a cotton swab with alcohol, and use it to clean the keys and plungers. Let the keyboard fully dry before replacing the keys. If the key is still sticky, the contacts may need cleaning. You can obtain electrical contact cleaner at most electronics and computer stores. Remove the key(s) again. If you can see metal contacts in the hole that the keycap fits it, squirt a little bit of contact cleaner into it. Let the contact cleaner dry for about five minutes, then replace the keycap(s). To clean the tops of the key caps, simply soak a cotton swab with alcohol and slowly rub the soiled areas until the dirt disappears. Using tap water as other posters suggest can work, but why take a chance? Tap water contains minerals unless your running the water thru a R.O. unit or distilling it you run a high risk of replacing one kind of contamination with another. Softened water would be even worse. I know that a can of air and contact cleaner is a hefty fraction of what a new keyboard can be purchased for, however you're unlikely to use them up cleaning one keyboard. They can be used to clean other parts of your computer which will prolong its life.What ever you decide good luck.:D Quote Selected
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